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Extended Lobbying Ban for Former Members of Congress and Staff

This act extends the period during which former members of Congress and their staff are prohibited from lobbying. It aims to increase public trust by limiting the influence of former officials on political decisions immediately after leaving office. Citizens can expect greater transparency in the legislative process.
Key points
Former Senators and House Representatives will face a 5-year lobbying ban after leaving office (currently 2 years).
Former congressional staff, including personal and committee staff, will have a 2-year lobbying ban (currently 1 year).
The income threshold for applying the lobbying ban to former congressional staff has been lowered, meaning more individuals will be subject to these restrictions.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_414
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Process start date: 2021-01-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Public Service Integrity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_414.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Former Senators and House Representatives will face a 5-year lobbying ban after leaving office (currently 2 years).
  • Former congressional staff, including personal and committee staff, will have a 2-year lobbying ban (currently 1 year).
  • The income threshold for applying the lobbying ban to former congressional staff has been lowered, meaning more individuals will be subject to these restrictions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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